Great Park Ave watering hole with friendly bartenders and an eclectic crowd. Fun to sit outside…read morewhen they have the couches out .

Loved this little bar. The service was not the only great thing about this place. The drinks were…read morealso top notch. We had a few drinks and all of them were delicious. The atmosphere was also fun and relaxed. The bartender was one of the best. He was attentive, talkative, gave great suggestions and even gave us a small shot to sample. I highly recommend this place if you are in the area. Great Vibe. Excellent Pizza Place with wood fired pizza is also two doors down.

If you're looking for a unique and fun dinner/bar in Rochester for a date night or group event…read more... This is PERFECT. It's almost like a speakeasy, where the front is set up like a travel agency and once you're checked in you get transported into this hidden gem tiki bar!! The food was delicious! I came here with my bf and friends. They were able to accommodate our allergies as well (I'm gluten free and my bf can't have dairy, eggs, nuts, fish, and they were still able to give him lots of food!). They had lots of fun drinks on the menu too. Definitely coming back here!

Made a reservation per the website recommendation and it is small inside so if you want to be sure…read moreto get a table, I'd agree. It's a fun little spot. The outside is decorated as a travel agency and the host walks you in. Our server was friendly and answered our questions about the drinks and food. Their menu is a "sharing menu". I will say that I think the best value are their family style platters. We tried the Mahalo pork which was good. Likely enough for 2-3 people. The Duck Spring Rolls were good but I didn't ask how many came in an order. It's 2 rolls for $18, which is not a great value. The Yaki Skewers were good. We got the shoyu chicken but again it's $15 for 3 skewers so not a great value. Drinks average $18 but they were good and came with fun umbrellas etc. Overall we'd return for drinks and maybe the pork platter. 4 stars for service and theme but 3 stars for overall value. They are right next to the paid lot and do validate but be aware you can get towed if the validation doesn't process for some reason. Yes, we've seen it happen

Best decision of the night. This spot manages to feel high-end without being pretentious, and the…read morecocktails are easily some of the best in Rochester. * The food is inventive, fresh, and perfectly seasoned--every bite was a winner. * Atmosphere is 10/10 with a vibe that works for a date or a night out with friends. * Service was incredibly fast and friendly even with a full house. If you are looking for a place that actually lives up to the hype, this is it. Five stars all day.

This is such a cute place! Cozy ,friendly vibes, staff was so nice and welcoming. We unfortunately…read moremissed the kitchen but the drinks were creative and fun and incredibly well crafted. Definitely will be returning

Absolutely love the vibe of this bar! We came here for the first time last night and it happened to…read morebe the anniversary of the opening and it was a masquerade party! We didn't know this, but everyone was so friendly and even had extra masks to hand out and share. The style and decor is awesome, the staff were lovely, and it was just a fun place to be. There was a dj playing live music as well. Will definitely go back!

I love this place! It definitely gives speakeasy vibes because I don't know how anyone would find…read moreit if they didn't know what they were looking for. There is live music sometimes. Excellent cocktail menu if you're into that. I wish there was a more extensive snack menu. But this would be a great spot for before dinner drinks. Or after dinner drinks. The bartenders were really great at making suggestions and helping us find something to suit our tastes.

Amazing place and amazing owner. Very intimate and comfortable setting. Exceptional cocktails and…read moresmall plates. Reservations only. Will definitely be back.

Everything was perfect. Delicious drinks and food, service was personalized and excellent, and the…read moreambiance was comfy and unique. Perfect for a girl's night out.

Always wonderful Great service…read more Great food Very reasonable Love having lunch there You will never be disappointed

The entire experience was mid. The only thing that kept it from being completely bad was that the…read morefood at least had seasoning. I ordered bean burritos, and they were dry. They came with rice and beans on the side, which would've been fine if I hadn't already been given two full burritos stuffed with beans. Somehow I ended up with more beans than rice. On top of that, I had to wait way too long just to ask for sour cream and salsa. The salsa was disgusting. The water was warm. Our server was inattentive and ineffective the entire time, and there wasn't even salt or pepper on the table. I literally needed salt to make the salsa tolerable. Our total was $54, plus a $10 tip. For the price? Absolutely not worth it. Service? Trash. I would never go back.

The vibe and style of the cocktail bar is perfect! The string lights and candles offer perfect…read moreambiant lighting. It's not a big space so if it's a busy night, it will be difficult to find somewhere to sit and it can get pretty loud. There is an upstairs level as well that has some seating and a place for live music. Great cocktails too!

Love the space and the ambiance. I will go back for sure because the staff is nice!…read more When you walk in, the feng shui is a little off. It's confusing due to the arrangement of the bar and tables. A couple had the attention of the bartender, so we didn't know where to go. The challenge is they need a hostess or two bartenders downstairs. Someone needs to greet people. We decided to just go upstairs. Great move! That's the real gem in this space. The lair in the back of the bar on the top floor is worth the visit. Loooove that area big time. I took a chance and got the Kran drink. Was okay. Next time I will order more traditional. Worth a try.

Love to see unique places open up in Rochester, so had to try this new-ish piano bar when I heard…read moreof it. Check their website for when pianists will be playing. They also have a surprisingly large food menu, but we just had cocktails and dessert. Drinks were just OK, but the desserts were great! Definitely recommend the chocolate raspberry cake. My only critique is that the table arrangement is setup more like a restaurant than a lounge and the decor is a bit random. If they made it feel a bit more loungey, I think it would improve the overall vibe.

Spritz is my new favorite restaurant for drinks, sharing plates and desserts. The atmosphere is…read moreclassy and comfortable without being ostentatious. The live piano adds a special touch and reminds me of a day gone by when people would dinner was always accompanied by musicians. I am thrilled that they are open later. It seems almost everyplace closes by 9 these days. It is a perfect venue to attend with friends after the theatre or the RPO.

If you have not yet tried Leonora's, do yourself a favor and go! I think it's one of the best…read morerestaurants in Rochester. The food is some of the most inventive, with completely unexpected combinations that absolutely delight. Every single ingredient they use is super high-quality and has a very distinctive place in the dish. We've been here three times and I've never once gotten a dish that felt like it didn't know what it was trying to be. Dish after dish comes out and you just can't believe how good everything is. We ordered additional plates two more times because we couldn't get enough of their incredible flavors. The tuna crudo is melt-in-your-mouth, the shrimp in the appetizer are voluptuously sweet and snappy, the beef curry is a must, and don't pass up the lime leaf cocktail peanuts. Cocktails are fantastic and just as inventive. It is a bit pricey, and portions are smaller (something I personally appreciate from the Swan family restaurants), sort of tapas like, so we reserve for special occasions, but it's certainly brings it for us when we are looking for that. I will say that, while it is great for two or three people having an intimate shared dinner, I can see how it could be difficult for a larger party because you could run up a pretty high bill, but everyone could still feel hungry at the end. So that may be something to consider. The ambience inside is so warm and inviting, but we never feel like we're without privacy. They've given a lot of thought to how they spaced the tables, and seat their guests so you can feel like you're in a popular spot, but still have a quiet conversation.

Delightfully, Innovative Thai inspired fusion cuisine. Enjoyed an assortment of small plates,…read moreincluding Big Shrimp , dumplings (Japanese eggplant + Duck scallion), cucumber salad, and a very unique crispy rice mango desert with amaro. Sam and staff are wonderful.

Apogee is a fantastic gem of a place in a quiet spot on Park Ave, far from the crowds and traffic…read moreand heavily perfumed masses. It feels like a hidden locals-only joint where you can grab a glass of your fave from a thoughtfully curated list of delicious options, and settle in with your better half, besties or a group of friends and just chill. We've been to Apogee a number of times before and 'after' covid, in colder months when we've been lucky to snag a window table, and in warmer times, like tonight, when we can sit outside and enjoy the flickering fireflies along with our sparkling rosè. Besides the pleasant atmosphere, Apogee has a beautifully appointed interior space, clean bathrooms, and a menu with cheese plates, cake, and more wines than you could taste in a summer. All of that plus super knowledgable 'bar tenders' (more like wine sommeliers) who can take your possibly clumsy description of what you think you want and offer up several perfect options, and you have the makings of a very pleasant evening. Book mark this place and plan to spend at least an hour enjoying an outside table!

Apogee was our baby shower venue. While people don't normally associate wine bar with baby shower,…read morewe made it work and Apogee was the perfect venue that met all of our needs. As a special events venue, Apogee was flexible with outside food and also with decorations. There was no additional venue rental/site fee, just a minimum spend amount (which we were confident that we would exceed). The venue is cozy and intimate, but has high ceilings so it did not feel claustrophobic at all, even with 30+ guests at one point. I'm a wine snob myself, so I was a bit skeptical initially when I saw their wine list. Most of the wines they serve retail for $10-20. They do have some bottles that are more expensive (retail ~$30). However, after tasting some of their entry level wines (Ancient Peaks Zinfandel & Gouguenheim Malbec), my worries vanished. Everything I tasted was excellent and drank better than their actual price point. Steve was a great host. He was laid back, but still friendly and attentive to all of our guests. He made sure everybody's drink needs were satisfied. He was also flexible with letting us in the venue early to set up and also staying late to clean up. I also liked the fact that they allowed us to bring our own wine, for a $15 per bottle corkage fee, which is fair. Anyways, Apogee is a great venue for a small party. They are flexible and reasonable. I would definitely recommend them as a wine bar and for hosting a private event (especially on a Sunday).